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Mr. Fancher explained that 1982 was used as the test year because it represented the most recent 12 full months of operations. He stated that it was typical; although they did have a large increase, everything is based on averages. He emphasized that they have charged up to the full amount • of the lawful rates as approved by the County for connection charges throughout the life of the system. Mr. Zambataro swore in Jim Coffey of 1973 6th Ave., S.E. Mr. Coffey, a three year resident of Vero Shores, did not feel the water quality is good. Mr. Coffey found a 1700 increase in anything astounding, and the question that came to his mind was why a successful company such as GDU would wait five years to come in and ask for such a large increase. He noted that if they waited five years to do a • cost run on their houses and raised the price 170%, there wouldn't be any expansion. Mr. Coffey just requested that the Commission please do their homework since, even though these people know how to build houses, he felt they might not know how to run.a water company. Mr. Zambataro swore in Terri Hinzman of 2276 17th Ave., S.W. Ms. Hinzman's main concern was the terrible quality of the water. She noted that it fluctuates from one day to the next and wished to know if GDU does get this increase, which she opposes, whether they would do anything about the water quality. Ms. Hinzman further noted that she has been reading her own meter, and if they are going to raise the rates, she felt the County should look at the way they are billing. Mr. Zambataro swore in Mary Williamson of 24 Highland Dr., S.W. Ms. William stated that she has been a resident 8h years and the water is poor. When her husband takes a shower, she can't do dishes or wash clothes, and she also has problems with bleach affecting her clothes unevenly. 31 NOV 9 1983